OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Coronation of George V Medal 1911

DATE1911

MEDIAObject

CREATORStokes & Sons, Melbourne

COLLECTIONRye Historical Society

REG NO.Ob 215

HISTORY

Given to school children in Victoria in 1911.

DESCRIPTION

Obverse - conjoined crowned busts of King & Queen facing left. Around this is the legend “KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY”. Reverse : At the centre the arms of Victoria with the word “VICTORIA” above. Around this on a broad rim is the legend “TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIIES CORONATION JUNE 22, 1911”

SUBJECTS

Coronation Celebrations, Medals, Schools

KEYWORDS

Coronation Celebrations, Coronation Day 1911, Medals, Schools